2007 Subaru Outback User Reviews

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2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Review

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Great Times —
This is my second Subaru and enjoy all it does. It is quiet and refined enough for long distances. Also has the room I need and gets good gas mileage to boot. Average 27 highway. Installed a K&N filter and can see the better averages. Safe and good all round car.

Good Transportation, Especially Long-haul. —
I have had the car since late 2006, now have 71K miles (of that, some long-haul trips: Washington, DC area to Maine & back; SC and back; to California). I am now experiencing some slippage or sluggishness when kicking down a gear (NOT fun when getting onto the freeway!); will have that looked at during the next service.
Other than that, the car handles very well, and is a pleasure to drive on long-haul trips.
Ah, one last comment: I heartily recommend the heated seats!
NB: I rated "Back Seats" and "Family Car" but don't have a family and use the back seats for groceries. I guess it'd be OK, though.

Pros:
AMAZING carrying capacity! I moved from east coast to west, (over-) loaded down tools, tables, computers, vacuum cleaners, dumbbells, and all other sorts of "stuff." It was a pleasure to drive, coast-to-coast.

Cons:
It has been very pricey to maintain--then I stopped taking it to the Subaru dealer, who seem to want to rebuild the car every time I walk through the door. I now go to a local mechanic recommended by my boss, who is extremely reliable, and honest.

I Will Never Buy A Subaru Again. —
Performance: Poor acceleration from stop; Subaru reps told me that a
hesitation was built-in to protect the AT, that I should have bought a
MT.
Quality: Poor engineering; the slowest computer processing in a car
I've encountered in over ten years (ie, the car is extremely slow to
respond to its environment, such as when to shift, etc). Premature seat
wear. Headrests throw head forward enough to cause neck problems;
I've turned the headrests around backwards. ABS self-tests, causing a
noise that Subaru claims is "normal," but Subaru reps blamed second
gear solenoids even though it activated in first through third gears.
Burning odor for the first three years resulted in a rear wheel bearing
at my expense; dealers conveniently refused to acknowledge problem.
Keyless entry fails most of the time; dealer acknowledged, but did not
have a fix. Front disc brakes vibrate occasionally (for four years now);
recently dealer acknowledge faulty caliper pin bushings, but refused to
repair except at my expense. The only car I've owned that got lower
fuel mileage than the sticker stated, and yet is one of the worst
performing cars I've ever had. Several other problems. Poorly thought-
out engineering, or the lack of it (eg, power outlets without power;
built-in hesitation; absolutely pitiful AT shifting - I can shift a MT
smoother, and still hold my Starbucks coffee; etc).
I wonder if their engineers have ever driven reputable cars, so they can
have some idea of what it should be like. They should drive a German
car, especially.

Subaru Outback - Around Town, On A Trip, Or Outback, It Is A Great Car —
Having previously owned a Subaru Impreza WRX I already had a love affair with Subaru. This car was an upgrade for my family to have some of the Luxury items, and the bigger car we needed with growing kids. In the XT trim, the car carries the turbo we loved so much in the WRX, and at the same time the car is a bit of a sleeper. It looks sproty, but still sort of sublime. It is a good running car, and the only thing I really could have wanted more was the same care in Legacy suspension. They did not sell a manual, with my trim package in 07, so to get the goodies I wanted I had to go with the higher clearance Outback, but I have not been unhappy with this car. The car is very fast, very safe, and comfortable to drive. If you live where this is snow, there is no replacement for a Subaru to keep you moving. We had a storm here last year and the road was impassible to most vehicles. I accidentally got on a road that should not have been open, and although it was white knuckle driving, I was able to keep moving safely to my destination. Yeah - good car.

Pros:
Solid build, powerful small engine with the turbo, worth the money

The Best Car When You Consider Cost And Performance! —
The best car for off-road & snow country. Great suspension and comfortable handling. Subaru has packed this outback with loads of power for off-road conditions.
No repairs required.
Great looking car. Awesome.
Cost of ownership- of course fuel economy will be compromised by the 4WD but it's a trade off. No complaints.
Fun to drive. Fun to stretch, fun to play.

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Its A Very Well Made Car With Alot Of Room And Very QuietBy reblhunter

mostly i love the car the only thing id change is make the seats a little softer and maybe 20 more ft/lbs of torque for pulling my boat. but this is a 4 cyl.
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Absolutely Love It.By cscott1958

Looks, safety, handling, performance, reliability are all of very high standard.
This is a car that we plan on owning for a very long time. It is a car known for safety and reliability, but the handl...
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Not Perfect, But A Sweet, Smart RideBy rogier

Two months ago, I bought a 2014 Outback Limited with leather seats, a moonroof, the backup camera, and the remote starter, but without the EyeSight system. The EyeSight, whose cameras are pretty clunk...
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Great Car That Is Fun To Drive And Easy To DriveBy Carter0027

Love just about everything. The only thing that I think could be changed is the center computer. It's next to the speedometer and it gives no important information and doesn't need to be there. It als...
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Good Solid Family Car With Luxury AppealBy Elissa

I upgraded my Outback with EyeSight for safety and love it! I'm convinced it's saved me from a few fender benders already. I like the roominess. But I buy Subarus (this is my fourth) for their overall...
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Good Vehicle That Does What It Is Designed To Do!By capfev

One of the best if not the best AWD systems around with great handling and comfortable ride. It does however have too many blind spots, and the gas mileage could be better. All in all a very safe wa...
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Capable All-weather Performer With Style.By Natron1971

I have liked the reliability and overall build quality of the car. The handling and all-weather sure-footedness are very appreciated in the fall and winters in the PNW. We feel very safe going on fa...
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Subaru OutbackBy WhitSmith

Pretty good car for the moola. Every mechanic north of Massachusetts knows how to work on these cars. To say they are ubiquitous is an understatement. If you don't mind driving the same car as 1/2 the...
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The handing is more than acceptable. The 2.5i Is visually appealing. It has a sporty look yet makes a great family car without having the "minivan look". There is ample cargo space and a spacious ar...
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